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An artist\'s impression of the proposed new home at Hawker\'s Cove, Padstow for which a planning application has been submitted

Lifeboat house re-conversion and coastal retreat among latest plans for Cornwall
Cornwall Council receives dozens of planning applications every week seeking permission for everything from cutting down trees to building new housing estates.

Senior Keeper Tracey Twomey with Shaun the tapir when he was a baby Picture: Newquay Zoo

Your opportunity to feed the tapirs after hours at Newquay Zoo

The Children's Dance stopped at Lismore Picture: Helston Flora Day Association

Step Back In Time: More past Flora Days and some nostalgic shops

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The Culdrose road has been closed at Helston following a crash Saturday evening

Updated Main road in and out of Helston closed after crash

Joshua Roberts has been sentenced for damage to three cars in Penzance Picture from stock: Getty Images

Man behind car damage spree escapes penalty - but must pay compensation

The deer crated up to be taken to a centre after being rescued in Falmouth

Little deer rescued as tide comes in at Falmouth beach

Troops of the Household Cavalry during the Brigade Major's Review, the final rehearsal of the Trooping the Colour, the Queen's annual birthday parade, on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London on Thursday. Picture: PA

Three taken to hospital after Trooping the Colour spectator stand collapses - what we know

A jealous lover has been sentenced after setting up fake Facebook profiles to entrap her boyfriend in Cornwall

Jealous woman set up fake Facebook profiles to stalk love rival

Some of the Helston Place Shaping Team, Dave Potter, Anthony Gilbert, Malcolm Oliver, Asia Grzybowska and David Turnbull

First look around Helston's empty Budgens in five years - and more plan details

Award Winners 2022

Young cancer survivor fundraiser and inspirational head honoured by town awards

Porthleven awards evening to take place on Saturday, May 28

Awards evening to celebrate milestone and season's achievements at Porthleven

Mr Tee is in Cornwall again with this ice cream. Picture: Mr Tee King of Desserts/Facebook

Updated Voting opens on which part of Cornwall ice cream phenomenon Mr Tee should visit

Camel Creek's circus week this May

Adventure park to host 'circus week' for upcoming holiday

A CORNWALL man who pleaded guilty to harassment and criminal damage has been jailed by a court in Cornwall.

Man jailed for 'campaign of harassment' targetting former partner's mother

Stuart McGuire (left) and Neythan Hayes (right) from The Rum & Crab Shack, with Graham Mines from Ignition (centre)

Hefty refurb for harbour front seafood restaurant in Cornwall

A number of performances are set to grace the Hall for Cornwall in the coming weeks

Two weeks of comedy and family fun set for Truro venue

An upgrade to the A30 in Cornwall is ongoing Picture: National Highways

Warning as major section of A30 closed all weekend for new roundabout

Half-term is a great opportunity to spend quality time with the family. Picture: Canva

Best family days out near Falmouth according to Tripadvisor reviews

Lawrence's Bakery & Bar has been given a licence to open in Falmouth Picture: Lawrence's Bakery & Bar/Facebook

'Bakery bar' given the go-ahead in Falmouth as second in new chain

UK Today

What is today’s Wordle? May 22 hints

5 spring cleaning musts that could save you almost £2,500

Kevin the Carrot returns to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – get yours TODAY

Aldi's Jubilee inspired beauty range is available to pre-order today

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, May 22

What is today’s Wordle? May 21 hints

News

Cornwall Air Ambulance players with their new kits for the game.

Air Ambulance FC to play their first ever game today

Prepare to feel patriotic as the BBC’s spectacular Party at the Palace set is unveiled. Picture: PA

Prepare to feel patriotic as BBC’s spectacular Party at the Palace set unveiled

Britain's Got Talent - What time is it on TV tonight? (PA)

Britain's Got Talent - What time is it on TV tonight?

Kernow FA's European wait will continue after this summers tournament has been cancelled

Kernow's European dream crushed after tournament cancelled

Helston Town Band on Flora Day

Helston Town Band eyes up new home in the town as part of exciting plans

Police are appealing for help finding Jessica Clarke, 19, from Newquay

Updated Update in police appeal to find missing teenager in Cornwall

A CORNWALL man who was caught communicating sexually with a police decoy has appeared at a court in Cornwall for sentencing

Police decoy catches man who tried to communicate sexually with 12 year old

Monkeypox: WHO convenes emergency meeting as cases double (PA)

Monkeypox: WHO convenes emergency meeting as UK cases double

A MAN who assaulted a woman and then kicked and spat at police as they arrested him has been sentenced at a court in Cornwall.

Man who spat & kicked at police while being arrested for assault sentenced

Godrevy Textiles' owner Sarah Gay

Cornish business gets boost from Dragon's Den entrepreneur

Cheapest and most expensive fuel in Falmouth and Penryn

LISTED: Fuel costs in Falmouth and Penryn plus how much prices have increased

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez celebrates the relaunch of the four police front desks Picture: Office of the PCC

Front desks to reopen at two Cornish police stations by end of the year

Teams have began to release their pre season plans

Pre season plans published as teams prepare for new campaign

Young people from across Cornwall have come together at New County Hall in Truro to celebrate the launch of the Youth Council

Young people in Cornwall form new 'Youth Council' to influence change

Culture restaurant will open in Custom House Quay, Falmouth in June 2022

New restaurant with 'nature inspired menu' to open in Falmouth this summer

Food & Drink Cornwall conference at Eden Project with speakers, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Charles Banks and Robert Rush

Cornwall Food and Drink debate future of the industry at first-ever conference

An American bulldog. Stock picture

Owner of dangerously out of control dog has sentencing moved to attend TT races

Cadbury reveals brand new twist on popular Twirl chocolate bar launching in June

Sainsbury's bans Russian diesel at UK petrol stations in support of Ukraine. (PA)

Sainsbury's to ban supplier to its fuel stations across the UK

Lidl issues 'do not drink' warning over undeclared sulphur dioxide in its lager. (PA)

'Do not drink' warning extended over supermarket beer with health risk

Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money. (PA/Newsquest)

YOUR MONEY MATTERS The Packet's mission to help you save money

The bus stop where Bobbi-Anne McLeod, inset, was taken by Acland

Man jailed for life for murder of Plymouth teenager

CHILLING CONCERNS - Children are suffering food poisoning because parents are turning off fridges to save money amid the cost of living crisis, a food bank says

YOUR MONEY MATTERS Children suffering food poisoning 'because parents are turning off fridges'

Ollie Growcott-Smith and Jake Heslip the new owners of Muddy Beach outside Windjammers

'Ambitious young tykes' take over prestigious Penryn cafe

Sport

Porthleven awards evening to take place on Saturday, May 28

Awards evening to celebrate milestone and season's achievements at Porthleven
Porthleven FC are hosting their end of season celebration evening on Saturday, May 28 at Gala Parc.

Cornwall Air Ambulance players with their new kits for the game.

Air Ambulance FC to play their first ever game today

Kernow FA's European wait will continue after this summers tournament has been cancelled

Kernow's European dream crushed after tournament cancelled

Teams have began to release their pre season plans

Pre season plans published as teams prepare for new campaign

Helston Manager Steve Massey on 21/22 season

Athletic 'well under performed' in maiden Western League season says boss

A participant running past St Micheals Mount.

Cornish ultra marathon The Classic Quarter returns with some big changes

The newly painted clubhouse at Porthleven

Porthleven Chairman's statement after St Piran League Cup win

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National Sport

Pep Guardiola celebrates

Pep Guardiola invites United fans to don Man City shirts ahead of title decider

Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, lines up a putt on the sixth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club

Matt Fitzpatrick relishing chance at securing first major title

Tiger Woods holds a golf ball aloft

Tiger Woods withdraws from US PGA following his worst round at event

Matt Fitzpatrick

Matt Fitzpatrick three shots off the pace headed into final round at US PGA

Joshua Buatsi v Craig Richards – The O2

Joshua Buatsi overcomes Craig Richards to clear way for world title shot

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An artist\'s impression of the proposed new home at Hawker\'s Cove, Padstow for which a planning application has been submitted

Lifeboat house re-conversion and coastal retreat among latest plans for Cornwall

Rounding the mark Picture: Roger Hollingsworth

Countdown is on for the best Falmouth Classics ever as 100 boats head our way

Mike Truscott, David Barnicoat, Gill Grant and John Marquis with the donated books

Unofficial 'reunion' as well known Falmouth writers make donations to history

National News

Manchester Arena incident victims

Thousands of runners to mark five-year anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing

Winter weather Feb 19th 2022

Government considers plans for minimum staffing requirement during rail strikes

Falkland Islanders speak of gratitude for ‘freedom’ 40 years on from invasion

Falkland Islanders speak of gratitude for ‘freedom’ 40 years on from invasion

Government ‘determined’ to ensure every child can access personal tutoring

Treasury earmarks £500,000 of public cash for focus groups and polls

Police officers detain a protester occupying a roundabout near the M25 (PA)

Patel urges MPs to avoid ‘mob rule’ and back new Bill to limit protesters

Charles and Camilla

Charles and Camilla to star in EastEnders special Jubilee episode

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